Blood Cancer United announces Heartsong Hospice as presenting sponsor for 2025 Light The Night Columbia event
October 2, 2025
New Name, Same Mission: Light The Night is the first event to launch under The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s New Name – Blood Cancer United The Midlands Region of The…
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Richland Library to host Cancer Awareness and Survivorship Series
October 2, 2025
Partnership with SC Cancer Alliance Brings Awareness Series to Blythewood and Eastover Locations Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Cancer Alliance to present Chapters for Change, a series of free, educational sessions designed…
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SC Philharmonic introduces SCP Go, an all-access pass to symphonic events for only $20 a month
October 2, 2025
Pass includes access to Koger Center performances, chamber events and more The South Carolina Philharmonic has introduced a new all-access subscription option: SCP GO. For just $20 a month per…
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South Carolina State Museum Foundation welcomes Mary Kathryne Wadford as executive director
October 2, 2025
Wadford set to lead $75 million Reimagine the Experience campaign to transform exhibitions and enrich visitor engagement The South Carolina State Museum announced the appointment of Mary Kathryne Wadford as…
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Irmo, get ready to vibe
October 2, 2025
Let’s Get It On – Celebrating the Music of Marvin Gaye & Motown Join us Friday, October 24, at the Prisma Health Amphitheater in Moore Park (7473 Church St., Irmo,…
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Date Set for Town of Lexington Candidate Forum
October 2, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, the Lexington County Chronicle, and the League of Women Voters are jointly hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming Town of Lexington council election. …
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City of Columbia announces prime commercial development opportunities to drive downtown revitalization
October 2, 2025
The City of Columbia announces the availability of two prime City-owned properties for commercial development, marking a major milestone in the City’s ongoing effort to strategically transform downtown for economic…
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Deadline for entries extended to October 22 for Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking contest
October 2, 2025
Submission process through the entry portal will be closed at end of day on Wednesday, October 22. The City of Columbia’s Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smart phone filmmaking competition continues to…
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‘Stuff an Ambulance’ to help Richland County EMS, local children
October 2, 2025
In Richland County, the spirit of giving is alive all year long. For the ninth consecutive holiday season, the County’s EMS employees are collecting toys, clothing and other items for…
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Date set for Town of Lexington Candidate Forum
October 2, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, the Lexington County Chronicle, and the League of Women Voters are jointly hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming Town of Lexington council election.…
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Brandon Cox joins the Big Red Barn Retreat board to support our heroes in the Carolinas and beyond
October 2, 2025
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR), a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans, military service members, and first responders, announced the appointment of Representative Brandon Cox of district 92 to…
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City of Columbia to participate in USC Community Health Fair
October 2, 2025
Who: University of South Carolina, City of Columbia, Charles R. Drew Wellness Center and other health partners What: The City of Columbia will participate in the University of South Carolina’s Community Health…
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Historic Columbia October 2025 Events
October 2, 2025
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From Trunk or Treat to the Fall Plant Sale, there is something for…
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What the old heads know
October 1, 2025
By Jeff Becraft From the ages of 13 to 16, I played on the same little league baseball team in the town baseball league. (I turned 16 before the…
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I watched if from afar (Reprise from 10.25.15 remembering the 1000-year flood)
October 1, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell (Writer’s note: I wrote this in late October 2015 after reflecting on Columbia’s grace-filled response after the 1000-year flood. It seemed appropriate to revisit this grace…
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End of the year fun at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
October 1, 2025
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Unveils a Magical Fall and Winter Season Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is preparing an exciting lineup of fall and winter experiences, including a sensory-friendly day, family…
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David M. Beasley to receive 2025 Global Vision Award
October 1, 2025
David M. Beasley is a former SC Governor and earned the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as Executive Director of the World Food Programme The Columbia World Affairs Council…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities accepting applications for 2026-2027
October 1, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
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Primal Fear
September 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Stumbling Onto A Corpse Besides the solitary confinement of writing, I cut myself off from the world in two places. Hard-to-reach wilderness areas and forgotten churches where…
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A.C. Flora Girls Tennis wins Belton Hall of Fame Classic
September 30, 2025A.C. Flora High School’s girls tennis team won the 2025 Belton Hall of Fame Classic. The tournament, featuring the top eight girls tennis teams from across South Carolina, was held…
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Hear a ‘Redcoat’ tell about the Battle of Eutaw Springs
September 30, 2025
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War to be fought in South Carolina. Who won? It depends on whom you ask. The battle…
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Uncorked – Columbia Chamber 122nd Annual Gala – Oct 2
September 30, 2025
This year’s Chamber Uncorked Gala will take place at the South Carolina State Museum, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of business, community, and connection. From curated culinary stations and…
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State of the University highlights past achievements and future goals
September 30, 2025President Michael Amiridis reflected on the achievements of the past year and looked to the future in his State of the University address on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $120,000 to four organizations
September 30, 2025
This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…
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USDA announces $38.3 million in grant agreement to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
September 30, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers…
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SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking
September 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
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South Carolina photographer Anna Garrison featured in national anthology with international reach
September 30, 2025
Photographer and writer Anna Garrison is a contributing author in the recently released anthology, Becoming Unstoppable: How Ordinary Women Achieve Extraordinary Success, a collection of women’s stories from across the United States. The…
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South Carolina ETV’s After Action returns for season 3, highlighting veteran conversations
September 30, 2025
The season 3 premiere of After Action, a series highlighting veteran conversations, will air Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. on ETV and will be distributed to public television stations nationwide by…
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The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Lady Street parking deck in November
September 30, 2025
Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Plan to Enhance City-Owned Parking Decks The City of Columbia will begin structural repairs at the Lady Street Parking Deck, located at 1100 Lady Street,…
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City of Columbia to host “Sharing the Road” community meeting
September 30, 2025
The City of Columbia is kicking off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users – from our more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit…
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USC officially designates center, approves state budget request during board meeting
September 30, 2025
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees met Friday (Sept. 26) and designated a new center for autism research, approved a systemwide state budget request and reaffirmed the institution’s…
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The City of Columbia shares support resources in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month
September 30, 2025
The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…
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The Robinson family of Columbia will serve as ambassadors for the 2025 Buddy Walk
September 30, 2025
Annual Event Honors Families who have a child with Down syndrome. The Robinson family of Columbia is serving as Ambassadors for Family Connection of South Carolina’s Buddy Walk 2025. Buddy Walk…
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The City of Columbia Homeless Services and Parks and Recreation departments are partnering to host “Stuff-A-Van” in honor of World Homeless Day
September 30, 2025
On Friday, October 10, 2025, the City of Columbia Homeless Services Division in partnership with City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, invites the community to come together at Martin Luther…
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Hood Construction announces Donnie Fetner as Vice President of Business Development
September 29, 2025
Hood Construction announced the promotion of Donnie Fetner from Director to Vice President of Business Development. After nearly 5 years with Hood Construction and over two decades of experience in…
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City of Columbia Planning Commission | Thursday, October 9, 2025
September 29, 2025
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public who want…
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City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, October 2, 2025
September 29, 2025
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
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NAI Columbia brokers sale of former Whit-Ash property in Columbia’s Vista district
September 29, 2025NAI Columbia announced the successful sale of the landmark Vista property formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings. The 1.3-acre site, featuring nearly 48,000 square feet of space, will soon be transformed…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Healthcare Market Q2 2025
September 29, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Major hospital expansions portend growth phase Market Highlights A wave of hospital expansions is set to transform South Carolina’s healthcare market, drawing providers out…
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NAI Columbia’s Cam Kreps, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of historic Vista site, formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings
September 29, 2025NAI Columbia announced the successful facilitation of the sale of the historic Vista property formerly occupied by Whit-Ash Furnishings to local developer, Todd Avant . The 1.3-acre site, encompassing nearly…
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City of Columbia shares support resources in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month
September 29, 2025
The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dowanda Bryant of Hopkins Middle School as Educator of the Month
September 29, 2025
Midlands educator loves preparing her students for life beyond the classroom South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dowanda Bryant of Richland One School District’s Hopkins Middle School as the…
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City of Orangeburg launches quarterly community chats to educate residents about city services
September 29, 2025
Residents invited to engage with City Council and key department leaders and learn more about local government operations The City of Orangeburg announced the launch of City Connect, a quarterly…
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Olde English District Tourism Commission names Micah Decker as Executive Director
September 29, 2025
The Olde English District Tourism Commission (OED) announces the appointment of Micah Jane Decker as its new Executive Director. Decker will lead efforts to strengthen tourism marketing, foster regional partnerships,…
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City of Orangeburg to receive $4,388,494 grant from Federal Aviation Administration for airport runway rehabilitation
September 29, 2025
Funding supports a portion of the final phase of runway improvements at Orangeburg Municipal Airport The City of Orangeburg has been awarded a $4,388,494 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration…
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Central SC Alliance’s Jason Giulietti earns Foreign Direct Investment Professional honor
September 29, 2025
Jason Giulietti, President & CEO of the Central SC Alliance, has been recognized as part of the inaugural class of ResearchFDI Academy’s Foreign Direct Investment Professionals (FDIP), a designation awarded…
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American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network
September 29, 2025
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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New numbers: SC Arts Commission grantmaking, services impacted all 46 counties in FY25
September 25, 2025
Communities receive $12.5 million through 676 grants Artmaking and learning in and through the arts received support in all 46 South Carolina counties in FY25 thanks to $12.5 million in…
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The Maker’s Mark
September 25, 2025
By Tom Poland The Author’s Signature Is A Commodity I can’t remember who I signed the first book for but I’ll hazard a guess it was a woman. Not…
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